Station Name: MONONGAHELA R AT MORGANTOWN LOCK & DAM (UPPER), WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 807 feet

Nearest Address:
335–491 Don Knotts Blvd
Morgantown, WV 26501
Monongalia County

GPS Coordinates: 39.6198041, -79.9695089

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued February 19 at 10:02PM EST until February 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu February 19, 2026, 10:02 PM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Gallia and Lawrence OH, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne and Wirt. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Quick hitting rainfall amounts of 0.75 to 1.00 inch are expected within strong thunderstorms. Combined with already elevated streamflows poses a threat for localized flooding. Additionally, Additional rainfall overnight combined with already elevated streamflows poses a threat for localized flooding. Elevations above 3,500 feet will see the added hydrologic element of snow and ice melt further contributing to river and stream rises. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Flood Watch issued February 19 at 7:36PM EST until February 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Thu February 19, 2026, 7:36 PM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 5:00 AM

An ice jam may cause water to infiltrate the lowlands along the river. * WHAT...Flooding caused by ice jams is possible. * WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Forest, Jefferson, Venango, Fayette, Westmoreland, Lawrence, Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, and Indiana counties. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Ice jam potential - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued February 20 at 1:22AM EST until February 20 at 1:45AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 1:22 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 1:45 AM

SVRRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Northwestern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Southern Harrison County in northern West Virginia... * Until 145 AM EST. * At 122 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northeast of Glenville, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. * Locations impacted include... Buckhannon, Weston, Bridgeport, Stonewood, Anmoore, Stonewall Jackson, Jackson Mill, West Milford, Lost Creek, Jane Lew, Camden, Baldwin, Lorentz, Leopold, Troy, Alum Bridge, Coxs Mills, Linn, and Horner. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 92 and 117. Route 33 between mile markers 1 and 7.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.